News
2026
7/26/2026, the team co-hosted House of China and set up an art booth (i.e. Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #11) for youth mental health awareness and fundraising for House of China.
7/25/2026, our team’s interview video during UCA Convention 2026 has been uploaded.
7/20/2026, Yangminyan applied to be a member of SoCalATA (Southern California Art Therapy Association).
7/20/2026, the team finished the press release of Dr. Fish’s interview, which is valuable for science popularization of Art Expression and Art Therapy. Please check the details as below, including Chinese and English versions.
7/19/2026, the team co-hosted House of China and set up an art booth (i.e. Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #10) for youth mental health awareness and fundraising for House of China.
7/18/2026, a collaborative meeting was hosted between MHACC (Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities) and YMHArt team. We reached an agreement to establish the partnerships and share respective resources.
7/18/2026, the team was honored to interview Dr. Barbara Fish, an art therapist, certified art therapy supervisor, art-based educator, and researcher. Her work focuses on the use of response art in art therapy, art-based supervision and art-based research.
7/12/2026, the team co-hosted House of China and set up an art booth (i.e. Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #9) for youth mental health awareness and fundraising for House of China.
June 28 – July 1, 2026, the team hosted an art booth (i.e. Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #8) and participated in Youth Organization Showcase & Contest hosted by United Chinese American (UCA).
6/27/2026, the team hosted an art booth at the SD River Community Art Day, i.e. Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #7. The printed postcards were a huge hit, and the audiences spoke highly of our project and work.
6/19/2026, our team interviewed Kristin Calabria, the founder & CEO of the Bridge Lab Foundation, about the Frontline Community Wellness Fair. Please find the press release as attached.
6/17/2026, Yangminyan was invited by the San Diego River Park Foundation to set up an art booth at the SD River Community Art Day on June 27, 2026.
6/13/2026, Yangminyan and Yangminxing grew into youth mental health leaders certified by the year-long FRONTLINE mentorship program, which was hosted by the BRIDGE Foundation.
Reminder: National Mental Health Awareness Month takes place every May. Founded in 1949 by Mental Health America, the observance aims to educate the public, advocate for better care, reduce stigma, and connect those affected by mental health conditions with vital resources.
5/17/2026, join us for the FRONTLINE Community Wellness Fair on June 13th at 5555 University Ave, a powerful, youth-led celebration of healing, mental health, and collective care.
5/5/2026, the YMHArt Program was accepted to 2026 Chinese American Convention Youth Organizations Showcase & Contest. UCA’s review committee selected 30 organizations from the applicant pool to participate in the showcase and contest.
5/2/2026, the Summer 2026 YMHArt Art Contest is coming! You are welcome to submit your artwork. Also, please help promote it to your friends.
4/29/2026, the Spring 2026 YMHArt Art Contest Organizing Committee completed the reivew of all the artwork submissions. Thanks for all the participants and congratulations on the winning artworks.
2/21/2026, the program team hosted the Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #6 at the Hall of Nations, HPR.
2/18/2026, HOC (House of China) News reported the YMHArt program, see details as Feb 2026 HOC News.
2/15/2026, our online art gallery has reached over 100,000 views and impacted over 30 countries. Thanks for the team’s efforts.
2/10/2026, Yangminyan was invited as a 2026 Limitless World Summit Ambassador by Diamond Challenge due to achievements of the YMHArt program.
2/1/2026, the YMHArt program team plans to host a series of Make Youth Live Well-themed Art Contests to resonate with the public on youth mental health. Please see the poster of Spring 2026 YMHArt Make Youth Live Well Art Contest. Welcome to participate.
1/30/2026, the Winter 2026 YMHArt Art Contest Organizing Committee completed the reivew of all the artwork submissions. Thanks for all the participants and congratulations on the winning artworks.
1/5/2026, a short video was made to promote our Art Contest via TikTok.
2025
12/21/2025, the YMHArt program team launched the Winter 2026 YMHArt Make Youth Live Well Art Contest to raise awareness on youth mental health and call for theme-related artworks. Welcome to participate the contest.
12/10/2025, Yangminyan and Yangminxing were invited to attend the San Diego Foundation Lotus Fund Evening of Culture & Connection. They heard stories of healing and belonging and saw how cultural arts are helping young people build confidence, leadership and well-being.
11/24/2025, Yangminyan was named a 2026 National YoungArts Award Winner in Visual Arts due to her youth mental health-themed portfolio.
10/18/2025, Yangminyan and Yangminxing have been officially accepted into FRONTLINE, The BRIDGE Lab’s year-long mental health and leadership program.
9/24/2025, the program team attended the CCA Club Fair and hosted the Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #5.
8/16/2025, the reorganized program team took a group photo at the PHR Library.
7/27/2025, Yangminyan went to attend the mental health workshop at Chinese Community Church, hosted by Pastor Nick and Dr. Natalie Hsieh.
7/26/2025, during 2025 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival, the three team members (Audrey, Charles and Emily) worked together to distribute the designed flyers to the high school dragon boat teams. The activity received positive feedback and recognition from the youth.
7/18/2025, Art & Well-being Workshop Series #2 will be hosted at Alice’s Art Studio.
7/5/2025, Lecture Series on “Youth Mental Health Artworks Creation” #2 along with Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #4 were organized to the community at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.
6/29/2025, the program team went to the SeaWorld San Diego for team building.
6/24/2025, Lecture Series on “Youth Mental Health Artworks Creation” #1 was orgainzed to the creative team at Alice’s Art Studio.
5/31/2025, Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #3 was hosted at 2025 Castaic Lake Dragon Boat Festival.
5/24/2025, Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #2 was hosted at House of China.
5/17/2025, Youth Mental Health Art Exhibition Series #1 was hosted at 2025 Alliance Dragon Boat Festival.
4/1/2025, Art & Well-being Workshop Series #1 was hosted at Alice’s Art Studio.
3/8/2025, the program team organized the Spring 2025 Mental Health Workshop to finalize the youth mental health survey.
2024
12/7/2024, the program team organized the Winter 2025 Mental Health Workshop at Rancho Peñasquitos Library. We invited the mental health professional Teacher Gu to attended the workshop and she gave many valuable suggestions on the design of youth mental health survey.
8/18/2024, Yangminyan presented the AI Mental Health Project at the 2024 ACA Award Ceremony on behalf of the program team.
8/1/2024, the program team brought back the materials for mental health awareness from County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency.
7/1/2024, the program team attended the API Coalition Meeting hosted by County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency. We learned much on the services they offer and how we can best collaborate with them for events.
